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10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 1. They knelt in _humility_ 2. They…

Welcome to the 10th Day of Christmas! If you only notice the 12 days of Christmas on sales fliers and email promotions, then you might have thought that the 12 days of Christmas were a countdown to the celebration of the birth of Jesus. But if you’ve reminded yourselves about what I share most years,…

Two nights ago we looked at and considered how the common writers of John, Luke, and Matthew responded to the birth of Christ by sharing it in written form and making Him known We looked at Joseph and Mary as the obeyed the Lord’s message and pondered on the things they heard We considered the shepherds……

Matthew 2:1-12 (morning worship) Sermon Details: The events following Jesus' birth and the unexpected expedition of the Magi reveal how special this newborn baby really was. Sermon Points: #1 An Unexpected Expedition (1-2) #2 A Deceitful Ruler (3-8) #3 A Miraculous Star (9-10) #4 A Child-King Worshiped (11) #5 A Dream Warning (12) Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

Magi? Who Are These Wise Guys? The Priests of Zoroastrianism Astrologers and Philosophers Students of Ancient Texts Seekers of Truth Advisors to the King of Babylon Worshipers of Jesus Carriers of 3 Important Gifts The Magi or “Wise Guys” Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of…

During Advent we go on two journeys that leads us to the same place, the coming of Immanuel. Think about the journey of the Wise Men and the the journey of the Shepherds. They were two different journeys to see the new born King. Were the Wise Men anticipated meeting the King of Kings, The Shepherds…

Sermon Title: Love - The Promise for All Peoples Date: December 20, 2020 Speaker: Keith Meece Announcements: Christmas Eve (Thursday)- FaceBook LIVE @ 6pm Next Sunday - Matthew Sparks will be preaching. January 3 & 10 - Word and Prayer Series, Mark starting back up in 3rd week of January. Prayer (Start…

God is at work in unexpected, but good ways

Jesus was born the King of The Jews But Came For All People

Examination of the Magi and their journey to find Jesus

Seeking The Gift Giving Gifts Being Gifts

An examination of the Magi, the Wise Men, who visited the infant, Jesus

True worship does not originate with plans and programs, but starts in a heart that has experienced the saving grace of God. Worship is essentially our response to God's grace.

Welcome Here we are the Sunday before Christmas, in a couple days we will celebrate our Candlelight service here on Christmas Eve, 5pm. I want to encourage you and your family to come and be with us that afternoon. It is a beautiful time, we will take the Lord’s supper during this time, it will indeed…

Mysterious visitors from the east travel to Bethlehem seeking the King of the Jews.

Some people find reasons to complain on Christmas. Herod saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; Herod’s Reasons... Competition Felt threatened…

1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled,…

True worship does not originate with plans and programs, but starts in a heart that has experienced the saving grace of God. Worship is essentially our response to God's grace.

When we draw near to Jesus it requires us to worship Him as King with all humility and honor.

SEEKING CHRISTMAS MATTHEW Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this , he…

In Matthew's gospel account, we come across two kings. One lives in a comfortable palace in Jerusalem, while the other king lives in a little town named Bethlehem. A group of wise men from the East spots the star signifying the king of the Jews has been born! They wish to worship and give expensive gifts to him in honor of his coming. In this message, we discover who we are in this Christmas story - are we the wise men or Herod? This question is answered by how we respond to the newborn king.

The Magi are important because they were Gentiles

Far and Near, Come Worship the King - Matthew 2:1-12 Last week from Luke we reviewed that the Savior, the Christ, the Lord… was born in Bethlehem of Judea. Since then you’ve probably ceased to imagine yourself as a shepherd on that night when an angel declared to them the Messiah’s birth, when they then…

Wise Men Seeking a King Joy Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness Worshipped him Gifts given Now after* Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? For we have…

Part Two - A brief series of three messages from Matthew's Gospel for Christmas 2020 (and the New Year) to remind Christians that our hope for 2021 is not in improved circumstance but in Whom we trust and serve. By faith in Him we need not fear or falter but press ahead in His fullness.